"full of the devil" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more full of the devil [comparative], most full of the devil [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} full of the devil (comparative more full of the devil, superlative most full of the devil)
  1. Characterised by troublemaking or mischievousness; ornery; hard to handle Synonyms: full of the Devil Related terms: full of piss and vinegar
    Sense id: en-full_of_the_devil-en-adj-kPzgWhWf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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